Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.
The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs. This role ensures compliance, data integrity, and a positive employee experience. The position focuses primarily on payroll operations with additional responsibilities supporting benefits administration and related processes.
Key Job Responsibilities
Payroll Administration:
Support end-to-end payroll processing activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
Perform biweekly payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
Conduct payroll tax reconciliations on a biweekly and quarterly basis
Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Complete quarterly and annual reporting including census reporting, workers' compensation, and 401(k) reconciliations
Manage unemployment claim reconciliations
Partner with Treasury and Accounting on payroll funding reconciliations
Support wage verification requests
Benefits Administration:
Support administration of annual benefits open enrollment
Perform benefit plan reconciliations (biweekly, monthly, quarterly)
Process benefit billing and funding transactions (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
Assist with employee leave coordination and payroll alignment
Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits
General Administration & Operations:
Participate in onboarding sessions to communicate payroll and benefits information
Set up new vendors and process invoices and wire requests
Serve as a point of contact for payroll, time tracking, absence, and benefits inquiries
Support HR data transactions in Workday, ensuring accuracy and data integrity
Process Improvement & Technology:
Leverage systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a technology-forward HR function
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience (Workday and/or ADP preferred)
APA certification preferred
Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.
Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability